Accessibility View: Enhancing Website Accessibility
Accessibility View, developed by Dword Design, is a free Chrome add-on that aims to enhance website accessibility. This tool allows users to view websites from the perspective of a screen reader, without the need to actually use one. By converting any website into its accessibility-relevant form, Accessibility View provides valuable insights into the structure and elements that are crucial for users with visual impairments.
With Accessibility View, frontend adjustments are reverted, and only the essential elements are displayed. This includes HTML5 structural elements such as header, main, footer, aside, and articles. Forms and form inputs, links, and lists are also highlighted. The add-on further hides aria-hidden elements and those with display: none properties, ensuring a clear and focused view of the accessible content.
While still a work in progress, Accessibility View aims to improve its functionality by showing aria-labels and providing hints on missing image alt attributes and title attributes, as they are not well supported by screen readers.
Overall, Accessibility View is a valuable tool for developers, designers, and anyone interested in website accessibility. By offering a unique perspective on website structure and highlighting accessibility-relevant elements, it contributes to creating more inclusive online experiences.
